Otolaryngology Q&A - Page 54

Nasal bridge pain and unilateral nasal congestion? Hello, doctor. Five days ago, I hit my nose. At the time, there was no nosebleed, but the pain has become increasingly noticeable over the past few days. It hurts when I press on it, and I have started experiencing unilateral nas...

Suddenly, I can't hear anything in my ears? I apologize for the inconvenience. I would like to consult Dr. Cheng. I have been relying on hearing aids due to long-term hearing loss, but suddenly I can’t hear anything at all, even with the hearing aids on. I would like to know...

Numbness and tinnitus? A few days ago, I experienced sudden tingling on the left side of my head, face, and ear, which felt like goosebumps. The tingling lasted between 5 to 10 minutes, and I also had tinnitus in my left ear, as if there was a membrane inside that wouldn't g...

In the morning, when I sniff mucus back into my throat, there is often blood streaks? I often notice slight traces of blood when I clear mucus from my throat after waking up in the morning. This symptom has been persistent for a month, but it occurs intermittently. I do not exper...

Tongue issues? Noticing a thick coating on the tongue that is yellow and black can be concerning. This condition may not be normal and could indicate an underlying issue, such as poor oral hygiene, dehydration, or an infection. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional...

Unilateral tonsillar pain? I have always had one tonsil larger than the other (the right side), but recently my tonsils have been inflamed for over two weeks. Sometimes my right neck feels itchy, and my left ear occasionally hurts (about 2 to 3 times a day). Yesterday, I visited ...

Tongue issues? Recently, I have developed small bumps on the left side of my tongue, quite a few of them, located in the middle part of the tongue and along the sides. It has been two weeks and they still haven't healed, but two days ago, they stopped hurting. However, there...

Ear problems Recently, I was wearing headphones and listening to music for about 8 hours a day. Later on, I started to experience a sharp pain in my ears while wearing the headphones, and even the sound from the microphone during phone calls would cause discomfort.

Accidental ingestion of a fishbone? This morning, I ate salmon and felt a sharp pain while swallowing, but I'm not sure if I swallowed a fish bone. My throat doesn't feel uncomfortable. Two hours later, I experienced neck pain and some numbness in my hands and feet. I b...

Olfactory issues after septoplasty? In late November 2021, I underwent septoplasty along with the removal of nasal polyps. About a month after the surgery, I noticed that I couldn't smell anything from the left side of my nose, although my breathing was clear. Could this be ...

Ear problems Hello, Dr. Chi. I would like to ask about a situation where water got into my ear after washing my hair. For the past one or two days, I've been experiencing pain in my left ear when I burp, and I can hear sounds. Whenever I eat on the left side, I also experien...

Swallowing difficulties Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions despite your busy schedule! Recently, I have been experiencing a sense of psychological pressure when swallowing saliva or drinking water, which causes hesitation during the swallowing...

A chicken bone has been lodged in the throat for about two weeks? Hello doctor, about two weeks ago, I accidentally swallowed a small chicken bone that was approximately 2 to 3 centimeters long while eating, and it got stuck in my left throat. Despite trying various methods, I ha...

Follicular pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis issues? Hello, Doctor! I am currently a senior in high school. About a year and a half ago, I started experiencing discomfort in my throat, pain, and excessive phlegm. I have visited several doctors, and a few of them diagnosed me wi...

Tinnitus for over thirty years? Hello, Doctor. In my thirties, I participated in a five-day shooting event, and because no one reminded me to wear ear protection, I developed persistent tinnitus. A few weeks later, I went to the ENT department at Taipei Veterans General Hospital,...

Crusts in the ear that have not fallen off for three months? Hello, doctor. I visited a hospital over three months ago due to bleeding and scabbing in my ear canal. The doctor at that time mentioned that if it healed well, the scab would fall off. However, recently, I went to an ...

Hearing-related treatment issues? With current technology, is there still a chance for improvement in hearing loss at 60 decibels through treatment, or is it only possible to rely on hearing aids? Thank you.

Chronic nasal congestion Hello: I have been experiencing nasal congestion for six months. Previously, I consulted an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with sinusitis and prescribed antibiotics for 14 days, which alleviated the nasal congestion. Upon follow-up, it was noted that I n...

Nasal allergies Hello Doctor: I have a history of nasal allergies, and recently I've been coughing non-stop, both in the morning and at night. I feel like there's phlegm in my throat, but when I cough it up, it's white. Occasionally, I also taste nasal mucus. I...

Vibration in the ear? Hello Doctor, I have been busy preparing for graduate school entrance exams these past few days. Occasionally, I experience a sensation of my eardrum twitching, but it hasn't been significant or frequent, so I haven't paid much attention to it. How...